Sugar City, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sugar City, Crowley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sugar City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 36 days in the Crowley County forecast zone and Crowley County — the most common reported hazard around Sugar City, mostly in April and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Aug 2024 | Jun 8, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2016 | Aug 19, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2011 | Apr 15, 2008 · 2 deaths · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2000 | Apr 29, 2000 · $1,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Crowley County forecast zone and Crowley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sugar City get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Sugar City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ordway 1 Ene weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sugar City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 32 miles west-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Sugar City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 32 mi west-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 132 mi northeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Sugar City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sugar City, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 20, 1953, which passed about 11 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 24, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on October 11, 1997.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Sugar City's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Sugar City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sugar City, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 32 miles west-northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sugar City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sugar City the lowest scan from KPUX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sugar City free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Sugar City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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